ROOFERS have the fifth-biggest disparity between expected and actual female workers in the UK, new research has revealed. A new study found there should be 6,348 female roofers in the UK, but the actual figure is just 1,724 – a difference of 4,624. Despite female representation reaching a record high of 15.8% in construction, the roofing
FORMED IN October 2023, Raise the Roof announces its brand new website and calendar of events for the rest of the year. The website – which can be accessed here – gives information on what the organisation stands for, upcoming events and joining. With a mission to educate, inspire and support, Raise the Roof has
Eskola’s fourth acquisition increases the industry-leading company’s service reach and adds cutting-edge roofing and waterproofing technology that J.R. Jones uses.
A company director has been jailed for eight months after failing to protect workers from exposure to asbestos at a student development project in Winchester. Stephen Davies, 59, had set up Cavendish Winchester Ltd with the sole purpose of refurbishing the Winnall Close commercial unit into student rental accommodation. His co-director Neil Bolton, 56, was
Home Depot announced the acquisition of SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, marking a strategic move, expanding its market and service options for Pro customers.
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Buckinghamshire County Council has agreed to an extra £33m funding for Galliford Try’s South East Aylesbury Link Road project as expected costs soar to £147m for the scheme. When work started on phase 1 of the new mile-long dual carriageway in Aylesbury the project was expected to cost £114m. Being built in stages, the road
Labour rates on construction sites last month moved closer to the all-time high seen at the end of 2023. Latest figures from the industry’s biggest payroll provider show average earnings for self-employed tradespeople increased to £1,017 per week during February – almost the same as the December peak of £1,044. Hudson Contract said this followed
Network Rail has named the four firms it will use to deliver a planned £490m programme of major projects in its north west and central territory for control period 7. The deal completes the award of a flight of frameworks set up covering the “Backbone of Britain” route over the next five years and sees
Galliford Try has appointed Rentokill’s Kris Hampson as new chief financial officer, succeeding Andrew Duxbury who is leaving to join house builder Persimmon. Hampson joins from Rentokil Initial plc where he has worked in finance roles for over 16 years, most recently as group financial controller. Alison Wood, Chair at Galliford Try, said “Kris has
